After battling a serious lung infection for a month, Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi passed away in Delhi's Sir Gangaram Hospital on September 22nd at 5:55 pm (IST). Its indeed a great loss for India.
B'town has been mourning ever since the news is out...this is what they had to say..
Akshay Kumar: "Just heard about the sad demise of Tiger Pataudi, one of India's finest & youngest captains, a thorough gentleman and leader, extremely sad news. Heartfelt condolences to the family."
Amitabh Bachchan: "Sad news .. Tiger Pataudi passes away..!"
Riteish Deshmukh : "RIP TIGER PATAUDI - True Cricketing LEGEND passes away."
Shekhar Kapur: "Deepest condolences 2 Sharmila, Saif, Soha n Saba, Tiger Pataudi will b missed, one of d biggest icons of my generation, why so early? Tiger has left us. 1 of d most courageous cricketers d world has known, who took on d fastest bowlers in d world after losing 1 eye".
Madhur Bhandarkar: "Sad to hear that Tiger Pataudi is no more... An era ends.."
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Neha Dhupia: "Very Sad to hear about the demise of tiger Pataudi ... RIP."
Boman Irani: "MAK Pataudi passes away! RIP"
Rahul Bose: "Distraught to hear about Tiger Pataudi's demise. He was a great captain, player, gentleman & my coach for a summer. Will never forget him"
Arbaaz Khan: "RIP Tiger Pataudi. One of the India's finest captains"
Dia Mirza: "So saddened... Tiger Pataudi RIP. We will never forget your contribution and charisma. God grant his family strength."
Nagesh Kukunoor: "Just heard about the news. Other than the obvious that he was a great cricketer, I feel he was a style icon of that time. He had a regal personality. My condolences go to Saif for sure,"
Shreya Ghoshal: "Former cricketer Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi passes away. R.I.P."
Vishal Dadlani: "Tiger Pataudi. A Legend in the true sense of the word. RIP, Sir".
A Great Tribute to the Tiger by IBN Live
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